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V262 JKG

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,671 mi
Last recorded110,671 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 JKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,671 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 110,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,348 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre worn low at inner edge

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,652 miles

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,299 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 85,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn, nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

surface corrosion to both sills

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,282 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front constant velosity joint gaitor perished

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,749 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,154 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn low. †

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,921 miles

front number plate cracked. †unable to measure brake pads. †nail in offside rear tyre.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V262 JKG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V262 JKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V262 JKG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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